SBJ In-Depth: Social Media
Published June 12, 2012The social media space offers fertile ground for brands and sports properties to reach consumers, but while innovative approaches have become the norm, the challenge remains on how best to use — and monetize — social media. How do you move beyond nifty to truly use social media to build your business? We’ll talk to the active players in social media, review the latest strategies, and see how results can be measured.
Publishing Date: July 16 Ad Close: July 2 Materials Close: July 3. For more information, contact Julie Tuttle, National Director of Advertising at 212-500-0711 or jtuttle@sportsbusinessjournal.com.
Marketing and Sponsorship
Chevron Inks Three-Year Deal With USGA That Includes Educational Experience
Talk About It: "Jerry Springer Show" Interested In Sponsoring Kurt Busch's NASCAR Ride
Made In The Shades: Oakley Signs Eight-Year Extension As USOC Sponsor
West Virginia Univ. Issues RFP For Athletic Department's Sponsorship, Multimedia Rights
Media
NBC's Stanley Cup Game Six Overnight Up From Comparable Bruins-Canucks Last Year
ABC Puts Weight Behind NBA Finals Broadcasts With New Technology
Spain-Italy Euro 2012 Match Delivers Strong Overnight During ESPN's Opening Weekend
Fox Finishes NASCAR Sprint Cup Telecasts With Avg. Rating Down 4% From '11
Pac-12 Networks Firm Up Cable TV Partnerships With Two Months Until Launch
Web, iPhone Platform Social Networking Site Heckler Sports Launches Today
Leagues and Governing Bodies
Franchises
Heisley Agrees To Sell Grizzlies To 34-Year-Old Former Apple Engineer
Dolphins Owner Considering Changes To Stadium, Uniforms And Logo
Indians' Mark Shapiro Talks Business, Fan Support And Cleveland's "Anti-Dolan" Sentiment
Spin Doctor: Kasten Says He Puts "Most Positive Spin" On Dodgers-Related Endeavors
Seattle Mayor Tells David Stern City Wants To Bring Back An NBA Franchise
Oilers Bring In Craig MacTavish To Shore Up Club's Hockey Operations
NBA Franchise Notes: Sources Say 76ers Are Interviewing Successors For Rod Thorn